The Coyotes haven’t given up on the idea of ​​making a permanent home in Arizona after failing at Tempe, and the team’s owners hope to submit their plan before the National Hockey League (NHL) 1st^um January 2024.

President Xavier Gutierrez spoke about his people’s intentions before the first round of hope on Wednesday, noting that six sites in the East Valley sector have been targeted.

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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has always had faith in the Coyotes and listens closely to the organization’s plans.

“We are in constant communication with them about all the options that are on the table. They trust us to do the right things,” Gutierrez said, according to NHL.com.

PHNX Sports reported that venues in Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Native Community Territory are the subject of discussions so far.

Avoid the referendum

This time, the Coyotes want to avoid a referendum at all costs. On May 16, Tempe residents voted against plans to build an entertainment complex that would house an ice rink.

“We were disappointed with the set-up at Tempe but we moved on very quickly. We have reconnected with several sites that we have previously spoken to and are confident that each of the many sites that we have put in place will be implemented within the timeline we have stated,” said Gutierrez.

“We told them that one of the scenarios we want to avoid is a public referendum, and all of the options we’re considering are aimed at avoiding that possibility,” he added, speaking of the NHL.

In order not to build on public land, the President would have several aces up his sleeve. Private land or even county islands might be available to the coyotes.

In the 2023-24 season, the team will play a second season at Mullett Arena, a 5,000-seat amphitheater at Arizona State University.